Gym Class Time

Bubeaner has started gym class again.  He is a lot more social than last fall.  He is in the next age level class.  And he is one of the youngest in class.  Bubeaner is even interacting with the other children more too.  He still does not actually "play" with them, but that's probably a little ahead for this developmental stage.  Bubeaner spends more time observing them and at times even trying to imitate them. 

Bubeaner and Meme'Licia dancing at gym class.

He also started using more of the "toys" available at the gym.  Bubeaner used to be more hesitant about trying some of the more elevated activities, but will now at least try them while holding our hand.  He also does not appear to need Momma or Meme'Licia to be right next to him at all times.  He's become more independent.  Bubeaner still looks around to check and make sure we are within reach, but then proceeds with his interests.  Lately, those interests include chasing the many different balls they have and playing with the inflatable tubes.

Climbing over obstacles to get the ball.

For some reason, Bubeaner is extremely interested in the kitchen trash can.  We can't seem to come up with a way to keep him away from it.  It has become especially hard now that he is mobile and tall enough to reach into it.  It's been challenging.  Interestingly, we should probably just let him learn the lesson on his own.

Bubeaner learned that it hurts 

when his hand gets stuck in the trash can.